1 dead, 8 others injured in shooting at outdoor party in Sussex County

ELLENDALE, Del. (WPVI) -- Police in Delaware are investigating a shooting that has left a teenager dead, and multiple others injured.

Troopers responded to reports of a shooting around 10 p.m. Saturday on the 18000 block of Beach Highway in Ellendale.

Upon arrival, police say they located multiple victims with gunshot wounds.

Police say a preliminary investigation revealed that during an outdoor party, an unknown suspect allegedly opened fire from a neighboring property into the crowd, striking nine victims.

A 17-year-old female from Seaford, Delaware was transported to an area hospital, where she died.

A 20-year-old male from Seaford, Delaware was transported to the hospital with life-threatening gunshot injuries. He is listed in stable condition.

Seven other victims, all between the ages of 17 and 22, were also taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening gunshot injuries.

The incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.